2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY check oil

²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule9B9.
Second is ScheduleªAº. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule9B9.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission, add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 357
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At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Tire Rotation
²Rotate the tires at 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
358 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filterXX
Replace thespark plugson 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines.X
Replace theignition cables3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ³XX
364 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 42, 000 48, 000 54, 000 60, 000 66, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXX XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if neces-
sary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ³XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months, regardless of mileage.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
370 SCHEDULE ªAº
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check and replace thePCV valve
, if necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ³X
Replace thespark plugs
3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines.X
Replace theignition cables
3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 100,000 miles, if
not done at 60 months.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
SCHEDULE ªAº 371
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Miles 102, 000 108, 000 114, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ³XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not
done at 100,000 miles (160 000 km).X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
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Air Cleaner Filter...................... 317
Block Heater......................... 240
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 313
Compartment......................... 308
Coolant............................. 352
Cooling............................. 326
Exhaust Gas Caution..................37,278
Fails to Start.......................... 239
Fuel Requirements..................... 274
Oil ..............................313,352
Oil Change Interval.................... 314
Oil Selection.......................... 314
Oil Synthetic......................... 316
Overheating.......................... 291
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Exhaust Gas Caution..............37,73,278,326
Exhaust System......................... 325
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 82Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 317
Air Conditioning....................230,322
Automatic Transaxle.................... 337
Engine Fuel.......................... 318
Engine Oil........................316,352
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 316
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 290
Turn Signal.....................168,348,350
Fluid Capacities......................... 351
Fluid Leaks............................. 75
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 336
Brake............................... 353
Power Steering.....................322,353
Fog Light Service........................ 349
Fog Lights.......................... 110,349
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 300
390 INDEX

Mini-Trip Computer...................... 124
Mirrors................................ 81
Automatic Dimming..................... 82
Electric Remote........................ 84
Exterior Folding........................ 82
Heated.............................. 84
Memory............................. 101
Outside.............................. 83
Rearview............................. 81
Vanity............................... 84
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 268
Mopar Parts......................... 311,379
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 110
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 72
Occupant Restraints....................... 39
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 274Odometer............................. 167
Oil, Engine.........................313,352
Change Interval....................... 314
Checking............................ 313
Disposal............................ 316
Filter............................316,352
Filter Disposal........................ 316
Identification Logo..................... 315
Materials Added to..................... 316
Recommendation...................... 314
Synthetic............................ 316
Viscosity............................ 315
Onboard Diagnostic System..............309,310
Opener, Garage Door..................... 129
Operator Manuals......................... 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 81
Overdrive............................. 243
Overhead Console....................... 120
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 120
INDEX 395
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